Assistant or Associate Professor of Counseling

University of Wisconsin - Parkside
United States, Wisconsin, Kenosha
900 Wood Road (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the Universities of Wisconsin, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that's unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one's future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts. UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that's easy to call home. Find out why. Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Counseling Employment Type: Full time, Faculty, Salaried Reports To: The Assistant or Associate Professor of Counseling will report to the Chair of the Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience department. Pay Range: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program in the Department of Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience of the College of Natural and Health Sciences is expanding. We are inviting applications for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track, assistant, or associate professor position for our on-campus program to serve as a clinical training coordinator. The position is scheduled to begin in August of 2025. The tenure-track position includes teaching (24 credits or 6 courses per year), research, and service responsibilities. Opportunities to teach additional courses in the summer and winterim semesters may be available in both the CMHC and undergraduate psychology programs for additional compensation depending upon the needs of the Department. Successful candidates will have an earned doctorate in counseling or counselor education, experience teaching across the curriculum in CMHC, experience supervising clinical mental health counseling students, and coordination of clinical training programs. The position will provide clinical supervision and advisement to students in the CMHC program, contribute service to UW-Parkside, the College of Natural and Health Sciences, the Department, the profession, and/or the community, along with, other duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions Essential Job Functions Key Job Responsibilities Tenure Track: 60% Teaching: Teaching courses in the graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, including advising students in the graduate program. 20% Scholarly Research: Publications, presentations, and or grant activity in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 20% Service: Service to Program and Department, College of Natural and Health Sciences, UW-Parkside, profession, and/or community. Job Description: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/standard-job-description-library/?jobID=29762 Qualifications Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent in Counseling or Counselor Education. Experience teaching in person and online. Experience providing clinical supervision to clinical mental health counseling students. Experience or willingness to coordinate clinical training programs. Research and scholarly activity in clinical mental health counseling. Experience working with students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds. Licensed as a Professional Counselor, training license will be considered with a requirement to be independently licensed within 2 years of hire. Salary and Benefits Salary and Benefits Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/ Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/ Application Process Application Process HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below: External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System) Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System) STEP 2: Submit application materials Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents: Cover Letter Resume References Teaching Philosophy Teaching Evaluations Review of Applications Applications received by 11/18/2024are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration. Legal Notices and Important Information Legal Notices and Important Information Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12) Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a "disparate impact" and is not "job-related and consistent with business necessity" in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job. UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability. In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report. Transcripts will be required upon hire.